Mercedes-Benz SL MOT Results
Registered in 201488.6% pass rate
from 1,094 tests in 2021
(54% better than other 2014 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item
Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz SL is unusually good or bad.
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4.0% fail on
Tyres
- 3.5% fail on Condition
- 0.55% fail on Tread depth (78% better than other 2014 cars)
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1.9% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(69% better than other 2014 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim
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0.46% fail on
Headlamps
(72% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Headlamp (82% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
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0.37% fail on
Direction indicators
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0.37% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.18% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.18% fail on Side repeaters
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0.37% fail on
Flashing type
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1.1% fail on
Headlamp aim
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1.4% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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1.4% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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1.3% fail on
Spark ignition
- 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.091% fail on Non catalyst emissions
- 0.091% fail on Catalyst emissions
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0.091% fail on
Compression ignition
- 0.091% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
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1.3% fail on
Spark ignition
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1.4% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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1.2% fail on
Visibility
(70% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.91% fail on Washers
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0.18% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.18% fail on Windscreen
- 0.18% fail on Wipers (92% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.82% fail on
Suspension
(83% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.64% fail on
Suspension arms
(59% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.64% fail on Ball joint
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0.18% fail on
Springs
(92% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Coil springs
(92% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Coil spring (92% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Coil springs
(92% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.64% fail on
Suspension arms
(59% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.55% fail on
Brakes
(87% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Rigid brake pipes
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0.18% fail on
Brake performance
(88% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.091% fail on
Service brake performance
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0.091% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.091% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.091% fail on
Plate brake tester
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0.091% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 0.091% fail on Rbt (sp)
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0.091% fail on
Service brake performance
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0.091% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.091% fail on Lever
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0.091% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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0.091% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 0.091% fail on Brake pads
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0.091% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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0.091% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 0.091% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.091% fail on Electronic stability control
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0.46% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.37% fail on Condition (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.091% fail on Attachment
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0.37% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.37% fail on Registration plates
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0.091% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
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0.091% fail on
Boot lid
- 0.091% fail on Boot lid condition
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0.091% fail on
Boot lid
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0.091% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
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0.091% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.091% fail on Condition
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0.091% fail on
Seat belts